About the Ted Mulry Gang
When the Ted Mulry gang formed in 1972, Mulry was already a well-known pop balladeer. After getting tired of being backed by different backing bands, in 1972 he switched from acoustic guitar to bass and formed his own band, “Ted Mulry Gang”, with guitarist Les Hall & drummer Herman Kovacs. The band signed a recording deal with Albert Records in 1974 and released their first album “Here We Are”. Guitarist Gary Dixon joined around this time to complete the foursome. With his own band behind him he adopted a more hard rockin’ style.
History
Their first major hit, and the biggest of their career was the 1975 single Jump In My Car which spent 5 weeks at number one on the Australian singles charts. Over the next few years they achieved a string of hit singles including a rocked up version of the old jazz song, Darktown Strutter’s Ball, Crazy, Jamaica Rum and My Little Girl. Many of TMG’s songs, including Jump In My Car, were co-written with guitarist Les Hall. By the early 1980s their chart success had ended but they remained popular performers on the Australian pub circuit throughout the decade.
In early 2001 Ted Mulry announced that he had been diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. A series of tribute concerts organised shortly before his death, Gimme Ted, brought together an assortment of Australian rock acts of his era to pay tribute to him. These included a reunion of his band Ted Mulry Gang with his brother Steve Mulry standing in for him as lead vocalist.
from Wikipedia
Members
- Ted Mulry(September 2, 1947 – September 1, 2001) – Vocals and Bass
- Gary Dixon – Guitar
- Les Hall – Guitar
- Herman Kovac – Drums
- Mark Tinson – Guitar
Recordings
- Here We Are – 1974
- Struttin’ – 1976
- Steppin’ Out – 1976
- Greatest Hits – 1977
- TMG – 1977
- Disturbing The Peace – 1978
- TMG Live – 1979
- Locked In – 1980
- Re-Union – 1989
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An entry for the Triffids would be good!
Mark Tinson joined as a guitarist in the early nineties (1992?) When one of the guitarists left.
Hi I am a studtent at Marian State and I’m doing a project on the ted Mulry gang and I was woundering if you could send me a e-mail on cstan57@eq.edu.au with these answers if you could
How old ted Mulry is now and were does Ted Mulry live now.
thankyou for your time
Corey Lee dianne Stanborough
Ted Mulry will ALWAYS be our favourite. Got a great photo of him singing Julia at a concert before he became sick.
When I look back at TMG in old film clips I see and hear a pop band playing pop songs…In 95 I mixed TMG at the Great Northern Hotel in Byron Bay and couldn’t believe how much they rocked out live…some nights doing sound will live in my memories forever…and that was one of those nights…RIP Ted.
Corey…Teds dead…I figure if he were still alive he’d be about 64 years old…he now resides in the hearts of everyone who ever saw him perform.
Hi just wondering if someone can help me out here, im looking for a track listing for the “steppin out” if someone could help me with this id beextremely gratefull
cheers
Troy
For Rick Scutts,
Ted was born Sep 2 1947, which would make him 62 at the date of this posting.
For Troy Richards,
Steppin’ Out
Side 1
1. Steppin’ Out
2. Wanted Man
3. Can’t Help Loving You
4. Jamaica Rum
5. Let’s Do It Again
Side 2
1. She’s a Killer
2. Giving Up on Your Love
3. Lady
4. I’m a Fool For You
5. Will You Remember Me
Hi Ted was my uncle my name is Russell Mulry. Ted will always be in our hearts he is adly missed in the Mulry family RIP uncle Ted. Thanks Russell Mulry
I saw Ted and the gang along with Sherbet, ACDC (Bon Scott at the helm), many times. Ted always came across as a real sweetheart and seemed somewhat shy. The 70′s were my favorite decade. I heard Jamaica Rum on radio on way home today. Nothing like music to transport you straight back to your youth.
TMG will always be my no. 1 band. Ted, you will live in my heart forever … RIP Ted, you were the best.
Jen
Hi, I saw the Ted Mulry Gang in concert in Australia back in the 1970′s, they were fantastic and I wish to add my shock at the news that Ted Mulry died of a brain tumour, I had the opportunity to see the band three times and every time they were just a great band to listen to, I’ve got two of their albums and formed my own band where I sang and played the bass to their songs, but sadly my band broke up. I’ll never forget TMG and will always continue to listen to their music, RIP Ted, where ever you are.
Ted Mulry came from Manchester UK & decided Oz was a good place to live & write songs during his early solo acts…Thank God!. Ted was indeed a very good English songwriter/bass player along with band member & lead guitarist Les Hall, at an era when songs were well written & played. I have very fond memories of the Ted Mulry Gang-TMG, among many other good Rockin & Rolling bands at that time. Ted Mulry will live long in many people hearts & his music should lead & teach future young musicians who have an ambitions to be successful artists…as Ted & the gang were for many years… RIP Ted..you will never forget you.!
Saw TMG on their reunion tour at the Ettalong Beach entertainment centre in the 90,s and they were still as good as ever.
What a great night out and when I die “jump in my car” will be played at my funeral. I never get sick of listening to that song and it reminds me of my younger days cruising around on the prowl looking for a bit of fun.
Ted always came across as a nice guy who thoroughly enjoyed his time on the stage and there was nothing complicated or deep about the music; they were all just bloody great good time songs that made you feel happy.
I want to know any info on where Ted is buried or cremated.I tried to write a bio on “find a grave” and it was rejected as i didnt have any info on his grave.Ted was one of the greats and I saw him in Armidale town hall in 1976.the concert changed my life.”Rabbit” was on the bill.I was hooked on rocknroll.I saw TMG over twenty times through the years.I won a competition in the TMG fanclub and won a pair of his Handmade Satin flaired pants.THey are one of my prize possessions.
I still listen to the music.I like the TMG album the best as well as Struttin.Any info on where ted is would be good as Id love to visit him and pay my respects.
Love this site!! I was just listening to the radio and Jump in my Car was on. Bliss. It’s a happy day when TMG are on the radio. I saw Ted along with JPY twice in the 90′s. The best was the midnight show at Southbank – New Year’s Eve (Year ?). JPY was brilliant, but my fave moment was when TMG played “Crazy”. My friend & I were doing the “Crazy! Crazy!” arms-in-the-air move from Countdown, and then Ted looked at me. How embarrassing – I FROZE! Then he stopped playing!!! ARRRGH!!! I quickly started again with the arms-in-the-air move!! Then he smiled at me & started playing again. sigh. I was 10 years old all over again. Miss you Ted
For Dave Rixon,
Sorry but you won’t find a grave site for Ted as yet, He was cremated and in 2006 we spread his ashes. We are hoping to get a memorial stone for people to visit but it all cost money so bear with us and hopefully we can do it by the 10th aniversary.
I understand that some people need a place to visit but we (the family) have him in our hearts and memories.
Cheers
hey lenore how are u and steve what are u two up to nowdays its mark bandanna
Does anyone know whether CD’s exist of any Ted Mulry Gang recordings. Have had no luck finding any.
Hi. Yes they did have a cd out in the 90′s after their reunion tour. My brother has a copy but I have had no luck talking him into parting with it and so far have not been able to find another copy of it anywhere,
bummer !!!!
I saw the TMG at the Ryde Civic Centre in 1975?I think.
I will always remember that gig and whenever I hear Jump in my car, it takes me back to when I was 15.RIP Ted
I wanted 2 say that Ted Mulry was a music icon in Australia im only 21 but i wished ted was still alive cos i would of hoped to have seen live. Teds music is so awesome. i jsut wanted to know is there a place somewhere that his albums because of been trying to find them.
Regards Corey.
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